13 Ranged games like Ultima Online that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Ultima Online down to the 13 that fit the “Ranged” category. Black Desert, RuneScape and Guild Wars top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ultima Online.

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The best ranged games like Ultima Online

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ultima Online. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Black DesertClosest overall match

iRank74

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExploration

Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5

Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

✓ Same family of sandbox MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals.

Released 22 years after Ultima Online.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression76Setting75Game mode74

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: tone.

Released 4 years after Ultima Online.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode92Setting65Progression65

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#3Guild WarsClosest on tone

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Shared with Ultima Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, historical setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals.

Released 8 years after Ultima Online.

Combat100Tone100Game mode80Genre75Setting62Visuals47

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#4The Elder Scrolls® Online

iRank72

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeMagicRangedDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54

Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Includes The Elder Scrolls Online base game and the Morrowind Chapter. Join over 10 million players in the award-winning online multiplayer RPG and experience an ever-expanding story set across Tamriel.

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals.

Released 17 years after Ultima Online.

Combat100Game mode80Genre75Tone70Setting68World67

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Ultima Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

Enter the mystical land of Erinn, where a century-old battle threatens the balance of the known world. Explore exotic locales, defeat mighty foes and follow the path to destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: tone and setting.

Released 11 years after Ultima Online.

Combat100Game mode81Genre75Progression66World63Setting37

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#6ELDEN RINGClosest on setting

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeMagicRangedDarkOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExploration

Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215

Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Ultima Online, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping MMO world and community

The Golden Order has been broken. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between. In the Lands Between ruled by Queen Marika the Eternal, the Elden Ring, the source of the Erdtree, has been shattered.

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals and tone.

Released 25 years after Ultima Online.

Combat100Setting100Progression84Game mode77World65Genre50

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerPvPMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyMedievalIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 1.2K

Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, real-time strategy and horror setting, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: progression.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Tera

iRank77

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExploration

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals and progression.

Released 14 years after Ultima Online.

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Steam PS

#9TibiaClosest on visuals

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedDarkFantasyIsometric

Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, co op and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: progression.

Tone100Combat88Game mode85Visuals81Genre75Setting63

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#10Neverwinter

iRank75

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPRangedMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34

Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Ultima Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat tactical and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: visuals and progression.

Released 16 years after Ultima Online.

Game mode79Genre75Combat67Setting65World54Progression47

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Steam Epic PS

#11MapleStory

iRank59

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

✓ Shared with Ultima Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: progression and tone.

Released 6 years after Ultima Online.

Combat88Game mode80Genre75Visuals47Setting37Tone21

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Steam

#12Dofus

iRank73

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Ultima Online, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

Released 7 years after Ultima Online.

Visuals81Combat80Genre75Game mode74Setting50

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Steam

#13Ragnarok OnlineClosest on game mode

iRank76

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPRangedDarkFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 378

Year 2002Dev GravityOn PC

✓ Shared with Ultima Online: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting anime and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima Online: progression and setting.

Released 5 years after Ultima Online.

Tone100Game mode93Visuals81Genre75Combat54Setting42

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Steam

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